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Curise season kicks off at PSQ

10/6/2012 2:12:00 PM by SuperUser Account

The crruise season for 2012-13 at PSQ kicks off with the arrival of the cruise vessel - C S Costa Romantica

The cruise season’s first ship to Muscat , Costa Romantica, which epitomize Costa’s devotion to Italian design arrived 5th October,2012 in PSQ. The ship on its world tour brought _____ tourists mainly from Italy, France, Germany and the U.K. The 220 m long ship have a passenger capacity of 1344 and a crew numbering 590 . One of the best loved ships in Costa’s fleet, Romantica arrived from Salalah and heading to Khasab after Muscat.

PSC officials , along with the officials from the vessel’s agent – Khimji Ramdas gave a warm welcome to Captain ………… and the Tourists to Muscat. The tourists were very happy with the fast and friendly service provided by the corporation and to visit the picturesque Muscat which been declared as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2012 . The Mutrah Souq which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab Market provided them a unique vision of Oman.

In recognition to the state of art services provided by the corporation to the passengers and cruise vessels arriving at Port Sultan Qaboos , this year Corporation received the “Best Destination for Port Sultan Qaboos 2011 “ by Insight Cruise Magazine and “ Best support “ award from Royal Caribbean International Cruise. Corporation is thankful to the Ministry of Tourism, MOTC, ROP Customs, Coast Guard, Passport and Residence Dept, Shipping Lines and Agents, Travel and Tour operators and rest all connected service providers for their full support to the cruise Industry in Oman.